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ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎1118396553 

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781118396551

Author :  Scott W. VanderStoep, Deidre D. Johnson 

This book offers an innovative introduction to social research. The book explores all stages of the research process and it features both quantitative and qualitative methods. Research design topics include sampling techniques, choosing a research design, and determining research question that inform public opinion and direct future studies. Throughout the book, the authors provide vivid and engaging examples that reinforce the reading and understanding of social science research. “Your Turn” boxes contain activities that allow students to practice research skills, such as sampling, naturalistic observation, survey collection, coding, analysis, and report writing.

Research Methods for Everyday Life Blending Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1: UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
THE RESEARCH PROCESS
TYPES OF RESEARCH
RESEARCH PROPOSALS
RESEARCH ETHICS
GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH SPSS
SUMMARY
KEY TERMS
Chapter 2: THE WHO, HOW, AND WHY OF RESEARCH
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
WHO: SELECTING A SAMPLE
HOW: SELECTING A RESEARCH STRATEGY
WHY: DOING RESEARCH THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
SUMMARY
KEY TERMS
Chapter 3: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH: MEASUREMENT AND DATA COLLECTION
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
MEASUREMENT: TURNING ABSTRACTIONS INTO VARIABLES
CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD MEASURES
COLLECTING DATA
SUMMARY
KEY TERMS
Chapter 4: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH: DESCRIPTIVE AND CORRELATIONAL DESIGNS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
BASIC CONCEPTS
CAUSATION AND PREDICTION
DATA GATHERING
DATA ANALYSIS
SUMMARY
KEY TERMS
Chapter 5: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH: BASIC EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
EXPERIMENTAL VALIDITY
TYPES OF VARIABLES
CHARACTERISTICS OF EXPERIMENTS
TYPES OF EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNS
DATA ANALYSIS
SUMMARY
KEY TERMS
Chapter 6: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH: ADVANCED EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
BASIC CONCEPTS
REPEATED-MEASURES DESIGNS
COMPLEX DESIGNS
QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNS
DATA ANALYSIS
SUMMARY
KEY TERMS
Chapter 7: WHAT IS QUALITATIVE RESEARCH?
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
TELLING A STORY . . . QUALITATIVELY
TWO WORLDVIEWS ON RESEARCH: REALITY AND KNOWLEDGE
COMPARISON OF QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
CRITIQUE OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
CRISIS OF REPRESENTATION
SUMMARY
KEY TERMS
Chapter 8 :PLANNING YOUR QUALITATIVE STUDY: DESIGN, SAMPLING, AND DATA ANALYSIS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
DESIGNING QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
SUMMARY
KEY TERMS
Chapter 9: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS: ETHNOGRAPHY, PHENOMENOLOGY, CASE STUDY, TEXTUAL ANALYSIS, A
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
ETHNOGRAPHY
PHENOMENOLOGY
CASE STUDY
TEXTUAL ANALYSIS
APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS: ACTION AND EVALUATION RESEARCH
SUMMARY
KEY TERMS
Chapter 10: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH TOOLS: INTERVIEWING, FOCUS GROUPS, AND OBSERVATION
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
THE FIRST TOOL: DEFINING THE CONTEXT
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH TOOLS: HOW TO COLLECT DATA
SUMMARY
KEY TERMS
Chapter 11: PRESENTING YOUR RESEARCH FINDINGS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PRESENTING YOUR RESEARCH WITH A POSTER
PRESENTING YOUR RESEARCH IN AN ORAL PRESENTATION
PRESENTING YOUR RESEARCH IN A PAPER
REDUCING BIAS IN RESEARCH REPORTING

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